SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly organized and detail-focused Staff Accountant with an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.
Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly financial statements for management within tight deadlines.
Proficiency in managing accounts payable.
Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily.

Skill Proficiencies
Monthly/Quarterly Reports
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Month-End Close
Process Improvement
Financial Statements
Reconciliation

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EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Finance, 2000
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY Winona, Minnesota
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Centex Homes Charleston, South Carolina 2005 2009
Staff Accountant
Manage all balance sheet reconciliations, generate bank deposits, prepare and post journal entries, and produce monthly and quarterly financial statements. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing the companys financial status. Prepare weekly Flash Report showing sales, starts and closings of homes for three markets. Assist with the transition of Accounts Payable and General Ledger to a Shared Services department at the corporate level. Code invoices for payment and train users on the invoice processing system.
Key Contributions:
Supported a successful transition of Accounts Payable and General Ledger to a centralized corporate Shared Services department.
Prepared and delivered, under quick turnaround timelines, accurate monthly financial statements and management reports.

Wild Dunes Resort Isle of Palms, South Carolina 2001 2005
Income Auditor
Lead Accounts Payable
Staff Accountant
Posted daily revenue entries and generated reports for the resort management team and the corporate office. Balanced daily revenue transactions to the payments collected for the various retail outlets and restaurants on the resort, and conducted daily tax reconciliations for sales, admissions, and accommodations taxes.
Maintained accounts payable information for approximately 1600 vendors. Ensured accurate and timely weekly payments for the resort vendors and generated recurring monthly payments.
Assisted with the month end close process, and organized journal entries for simplicity of future reference. Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations and posted necessary journal entries per the reconciliations.
Key Contributions:
Participated on the upgrade team for two system upgrades, and performed system maintenance for smooth transitions.
Obtained an extensive understanding for the different aspects of accounting by holding three challenging positions.